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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.52, 3,154.85 and 716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.52, 3,154.85 and 716.85 is: 1,075.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.52 : 3,154.85 = 716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.52/3,154.85 = 716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.52x = 3,154.85 × 716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.52x = 2,261,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,542.75/2,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.12

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